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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.78, 191.24 and 124.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.78, 191.24 and 124.00 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.78 : 191.24 = 124.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.78/191.24 = 124.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.78x = 191.24 × 124.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.78x = 23,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713.13/138.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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